One Vote Short of Presidency in 1852
A Carlisle physician, Dr. John W. Davis, nearly securing the 1852 Democratic nomination is recounted. He served as congressman and minister to China, with a later Utah governorship, dying in Carlisle after the convention near Philadelphia that year. The piece notes his near rise to the presidency and reflects on fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Carlisle
Linton
Franklin Pierce
Lancaster County
Pennsyylvania
United States
John W. Pierce
Congress
House of Representatives
China
Utah
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Dr. Davis
Premier Show Steer Royal Jupiter Sells at Auction
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago Oklahoma A & M's grand champion steer Royal Jupiter led bidders from meat packing firms restaurants and industry as experts predicted a top bid around $13,000. The animal weighed about 1370 pounds and was noted for its mahogany color and weight loss since the show began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Oklahoma
Cains
Oklahoma A & M College
Stillwater
Kansas City
Mass AFL strike ends in Oakland California
A mass walkout of AFL unionists in Alameda county ended on its third day as the East Bay resumes normal life for over a million people. Police avoided strike breakers and the strike was called off at 11 10 a m PST after officials and employers accepted a union offer to recall strikers. The 54 hour shutdown halted most services though violence and disruption had occurred earlier.
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Oakland
Cal
U.P
Alameda County
East Bay
Alamenda County
AFL
Kahn's
Hastings
Red and Blue Women’s Bowling Scores Led by Griffith and Heeman
In the Red and Blue Women’s Bowling League on Wednesday night Mable Griffith and Billie Heeman tied for high pins with 10. Scores show Griffith 520 and Heeman 520 for the night with Reeves 378 Blind 459 Malicoat 465 and Ellis Abraham 330 Donie 357 Fell 243 Bedwell 484. Team records include Red and Blue 8 0. Ellis-Abraham 0 3. Cravens Tuttle 2 1. Leonard’s Grill Blind 1 2.
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Red and Blue Women’s Bowling League
Mable Griffith
Billie Heeman
Red and Blue
Griffith
Reeves
Blind
Heenan
Malicoat
Ellis—Abraham
Donie
Fell
Bedwell
Cravens—Tuttle
Hamm
R. Jones
Taylor
L. Jones
Leonard's Grill— Blind
Searn
Briggs
Webster
Myers
Club Receives Positive Publicity for 4-H Work
The Greater Linton club gained favorable notice in the December Extension Service Review. The article, contributed by Arthur Haseman Greene County Agriculture agent, highlighted the club's interest in 4-H activities.
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Greater Linton
The
Extension Service Review
Arthur Haseman
Greene County Agriculture
Miners Back Lewis as Checks Pour Into Union HQ
Locals across western Pennsylvania and West Virginia send blank checks to Washington to cover the 3.5 million dollar fine against John L. Lewis. Some veterans back the chief, others urge return to work as rails of union power spark mixed sentiment.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
Union
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Treasury
Millie J Bonham Dies At Home Of Daughter
Mrs. Millie Jane Bonham 78 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary Robinson on Fourth Street Northeast at 3 30 this morning. Survived by three sons Lee Jasonville Clarence Bloomington Charles Cass four daughters Maude Taylor Linton Mary Robinson Selden Edna Burger Sellyville Hazel Rumple Princeton a sister Dora Pigg Linton 31 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren. Body to McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville and later returned to Mrs. Robinsons home funeral arrangements pending word from relatives.
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Millie Jane
John L. Lewis Installs Gas Heating at Springfield Home
UMW president John L. Lewis has gas heating installed in his Springfield home since June 1945 to keep the house warm during the coal strike. The house is owned by Lewis and occupied by his 85 year old mother Mrs. Ann Louisa Lewis.
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Springfield
Ill
UPIX
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ann Louisa Lewis
Explorers Post No 1046 Meets Tonight at Church
A meeting of Explorer's Post No. 1046 is set for 7 o clock this evening at the Christian church. All members are urged to attend as there is important business to consider.
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The
Christian Church
Farmersburg Girl Wins Savings Bond
Shirley Greggs of Farmersburg Indiana Shirley Lorimer of Farragut Iowa and Nancy Head of La Grange Kentucky each received a 25 savings bond for participating in the 4 H dress revue at the International Livestock Exposition.
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Chicago
Shirley Greggs
Farmersburg
Ind
Shirley Lorimer
Farragut
Nancy Head
la Gange
Veterans Entitled to Dental Care After Discharge
All veterans who apply within a year of discharge qualify for service connected dental treatment from any dentist designated by the Veterans Administration. Application forms are available at the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office.
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Veterans Administration
Greene County Veterans Affairs Office
Banks Close Saturday Noon In Town
Linton Banks will close at 12 noon Saturday December 7 to allow all miners to cash checks. Also listed are People’s Trust Co and Citizen’s National Bank in the notice.
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Linton Banks
People’s Trust Co
Citizen’s National Bank
William Heirens to write book about life experiences
William Heirens, 17, the confessed triple slayer, says in a letter to a Chicago newspaper that he plans a book based on his life experiences. He is serving three consecutive life terms at Menard prison for the Degnan case and murders.
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Chicago
U.P
William Heirens
Heirens
Suzanne Degnan
Menard State Penitentiary
Baer Field Hangar Destroyed By Fire
Fire at Baer Field in Fort Wayne Indiana destroyed the main hangar of the former army air force training center. Damage was estimated at 200000 dollars after an overheated oil burner on the second floor ignited and winds drove the blaze beyond airport crews control.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Baer
Army Airfirece
State trooper shot and killed in Shelbyville
Indiana authorities say Trooper Herbert Smith of Columbus, attached to Seymour post, was slain after stopping a car for a routine check. Four occupants fled into nearby woods, with witnesses recalling gunfire exchanges. The abandoned car showed two bullet holes and matched a plate noted by Smith.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Indiana
Herbert Smith
Columbus
Seymour
Smith
Oscar Jones
John Fuchs
Jones
Final Plans for Big Community Mass Meeting
The Industries for Linton committee invites all citizens to a public mass meeting Friday at 5 PM in the Cine theatre. Roy Borders and team outline past work and future plans for new local industries. Members may join at $25 per share with certificates issued in the member’s name.
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Committee For the Industries For
Linton
Cine Theatre
Industries For Linton Committee
Cine
Linton, Inc
Leaders Plan Disarmament Terms For Former Axis Allies
The big four foreign ministers at Paris sign peace treaties disarming Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland while allowing sizeable forces. Satellite states retain conscription and limited air power with navies modestly sized. Italy inherits 275000 Army, 22500 Navy. Romania 133000. Bulgaria 62000. Hungary 70000. Finland 37400.
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United Press
New York
U.P
United Nations
Germany
Versailles
Balkan
Black Sea
Danube River
Waldorf-Astoria
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Finland
Pickets Dump Coal From Stripping Mines in Pennsylvania
Pickets in western Pennsylvania attacked strip mines as United Mine Workers protested. About 20 cars carried miners who halted at least six trucks, forced out drivers, and dumped their coal. Officials say the action challenges the Smith Connally act.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Imperial
C. H. Snyder
Sunnyhill Coal Co
UMW
Navy Coal Mines Administration
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Attorney Files Notice of Appeal in United Mine Workers Case
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers filed formal notices of appeal from contempt convictions and fines in U.S. district court. James A. Glenn, UMW attorney, filed the appeal. bonds were not posted yet. Judge Goldsborough previously levied fines of 3.5 million dollars on the union and 10 thousand on its president.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
James A. Glenn
United Mine Workers
U. S. District Court
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Thomas Kennedy
Goldsborough
Apartment Owner Is Found Guilty In Federal Case
Conrad Hamilton, 48, a former Indianapolis apartment house owner, is sentenced to 90 days in jail and $300 fine for multiple violations of OPA regulations. He was convicted in federal court of charging high rents in advance and withholding heat and electricity to push tenants out, with former tenants alleging forced moves.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Conrad Hamilton
OPA
Hammond
Ladson's Miners set to visit Brazil for western clash
Ladson's Miners plan a away game Friday against Brazil's Red Devils in a western conference tilt. They come off a 43 42 loss to Michigan City with Marion Woolsey nursing a broken finger but expected to play as a southpaw. Booster buses depart Elk's club at 5 30 PM with potential extra seats noted by Miss Estelle Phillips. The B game starts at 6 45 PM.
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Ladson
Brazil
Red Devils
Michigan City
Marion Woolsey
Woolsey
Boise
Linton
Elk’s Club
Estelle Phillips
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Are
Ignor
War Labor Board
Millie J. Bonham
Explorer’s Post
William Heirns
Baer Field
Barney Lundy
Switz City
Frances Helms
Tony
Reva Bemis
Jasonville
Myrtle Baird
Bloomfeild
Pauline Fuller
Owensburg
Margaret Lehman
Dorothy Elgan
Westphalia
Sam Rotman
Baby
Thhir
Stella Hudson
Koreen
Hitler
R. H. Shackford
Solid Fuels Administration
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